A nation on a timebomb

Brief:

More than 130,000 guns are in the wrongs hands. The Government and experts are unanimous the country is sitting on a time bomb, which could explode any time. ...more

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1. On Sunday November 1, 2009, 7:22 AM , Naphtali Bondo Ligawa, Botswana wrote:
  Firearms in the hands of many citizens is a future problem for the whole country whose consequence is catastrophic. Government must create condusive atmosphere and give those who illegaly own guns AMNESTY to surrender, include incentives like buy back, Police and other security agents must be disarmed they are not at war with Kenyans, tighten our borders with military to have peacefull country.

 
2. On Saturday October 31, 2009, 22:42 PM , Austin Rogers, Kenya wrote:
  Bravo Mr. Owino for the bold recommendation but I doubt if those at the helm hear what you are saying. Why? They have security all around them and they think that they'll always have it because they don't have plans to relinquish power. In the light of oil exploration in Isiolo, am afraid, as you say sir, these arms might spell catastrophe for the whole nation.Remember Nigeria and the Niger delta?

 

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